#361: The latest news from the world of design conferences

Dear friends,
the exhibition Kleur by visual explorer Rik Oostenbroek opens today at Boldhalle in Brno, Czech Republic, as part of the this weeks Brno Conf programme. Expect bold gradients, raw intuition and the signature style that has influenced a whole generation of digital designers.

On Thursday, the online launch event for Future Days 2026 will take place, featuring special guest Johanna Stevns Fabrin, Managing Director of 21st.europe. She will be joined by Future Days founders Meri Sahade and Uri Casademont for this LinkedIn Live event.

On Saturday, 22 November, the 180 Media Academy will explore how stories are shaped, shared and experienced today. This 5-day event, which includes screenings and an exhibition, will feature talks by Sean Dunne and Peter Mack, and is not to be missed in Porto.

Other notable events happening this week: Wednesday 19 - in-person, Amsterdam:
Letterspace with Jan Egbers “Politely Radical”. Wednesday 19 - in-person, New York: Creative Co-ops~How It Actually Works also Wednesday 19 - in-person, Sheffield: Process Sheffield 003 and Thursday 20 - online: Grafis Nusantara - Indonesian Graphic Pop Culture

Last week, Creative South announced their upcoming conference in Columbus from 9–11 April 2026. They released a vibrant one-pager featuring their speakers, workshops, sponsors, and nearby accommodation options.

Lastly, my 2026 year planner is now available in both portrait and landscape layouts, get yours and support my work.

Have a great week!
Thomas

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• Are you a filmmaker who makes films about graffiti, street art, murals or other forms of public art? The Blind Walls Film Fest will take place from 4 to 8 February 2026 and is looking for audiovisual works, ranging from short films to animations and documentaries. Submissions are open until 31 December 2025. Join in and let your film shine on the big screen!

• Extended: Post Design has opened an open call in continuation of the theme 'Design After Design', together with Further Reading. They invite written critiques of the BEFORE (the research, histories and conditions that shape the beginning of things), the DURING (the processes, power dynamics and decisions embedded in the creative process) and the AFTER (the systems, consequences and lived realities that unfold long after launch).

  They are looking for writing that delves into the complexities of design, exploring its politics, contradictions and potential. The what was, what is and what ifs. We are seeking contributions that explore design not just as a discipline, but also as a site of tension between intention and impact, aesthetics and ethics, and creation and consequence. Essays, think pieces and experiments are welcome. The proposal window closes at the end of October November, max. 300 words. Paid contributions upon publication.

• CXI is Europe's largest conference dedicated to corporate and brand identity. It will take place on 12 June 2026. Everyone is invited to submit brand identity projects with a clear strategic basis and visible impact, or projects that set new standards and spark discussion. Projects should also transcend the individual case. Submit yours!

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